Handmade Gift Giving! For the Gents: DIY Man Throw

November 1, 2012

Posted 09/12

When I was younger, my family would all do their best to make each other handmade gifts or give something we already had. The memories of these Christmas gifts have long outlasted the others. Maybe that is why gifting handmade is so near and dear to me.

I know its early, but I am bursting with ideas and projects to share and encourage you to gift handmade to your loved ones this year:) And guess what, its all aimed to save you money too! Today is for the menfolk…

{Red and white ribbon c/o Midori}

Man throw: A blanket that is soft, warm, and manly enough for them to take camping with them.

Materials: Fabric, Thread, Sewing machine

Level: Easy

Cost: $25

I found this fabric at Joann Fabrics. Its a suede/fleece double sided fabric that is blanket ready. If you bring your 50% off coupon (print it online) you can get two yards for $25.

Instructions: To finish it as a blanket, simply fold over the edges (1/2 in.) and line with pins. Sew your hem all the way around. And your finished! Easy right? (*You can always try fabric glue for the hem if you want to opt for a no-sew version.)

Looking forward to sharing more projects with you!

P.S. I now have Holiday Gift Guide advertising info available to view online. Email me for the link! 🙂

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STEPHANIE LEANN says:

November 1, 2012 at 1:53 pm

Soft and weighty blankets are the best! I can’t believe it’s that time of year when we consider gift giving…I’m an early shopper so I look forward to your handmade gift ideas! Thanks for the coupon tip-off, think I will stop by after work today 🙂

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  May 22, 2014 at 1:02 am
  
  That’s the best answer by far! Thanks for cotntiburing.
  
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Anne Hill says:

November 1, 2012 at 2:27 pm

Oh looks so soft! Bring on the Christmas posts I’m ready for the holidays!

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Simply LKJ says:

November 1, 2012 at 2:27 pm

Love this idea, and it is so simple.

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Kayla says:

November 1, 2012 at 2:53 pm

Looks so cozy. I need some handmade gift goodness for my guy this year. Big spending is out the a baby coming. This may be a must do.

Memoirs & Mochas

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AMY PALMER says:

November 1, 2012 at 2:55 pm

SO manly! Love it, if only I could sew!

-Amy
http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/

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Brynn {chartreuse and a twist} says:

November 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm

Love this idea, Anna! And looking very forward to more handmade gift ideas 🙂 I so want to try to give all handmade this year 🙂 XO Brynn

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Zhanna Frid says:

November 1, 2012 at 6:03 pm

Anna, What a wonderful idea!! Perfect for any occasion!
XO,
Zhanna
http://www.lifeandbows.com

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Colleen / Inspired to Share says:

November 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm

This is fabulous. I can’t wait to see all of your other ideas!!

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

November 1, 2012 at 8:03 pm

Love it! 🙂

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Beth says:

November 2, 2012 at 1:06 am

This looks so cozy! Great idea!

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AZuniga says:

November 2, 2012 at 2:49 am

so awesome – totally doing this for my man-folk-friends:)

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Kallah Rachel says:

November 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm

I love that you know Joann fabrics! I just got all the fabric for all the curtains in my house there on a weekend that they had everything 50% off…. And thennnnn I remembered a coupon I had just gotten in my email in the checkout line and got an extra 20% off the total just for pulling it up on my phone!
I couldn’t believe how much I saved and the material is amazing quality 🙂

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Natalie says:

November 3, 2012 at 7:12 pm

Love this, it will be so great for my brother 🙂 Thank you!!

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madeleine says:

December 3, 2012 at 4:56 am

This will be so great for my husband! He has been wanting a heavy blanket for deployment! Thanks!

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cisgirin says:

April 2, 2013 at 10:58 am

Gifts are the awesome way to express our feelings to another person & if the gifts are handmade then definitely it wins heart of another person. There are many vendors available on internet to buy gifts for all, but my experience is good with Adelbrook from UK.

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John miller says:

April 20, 2018 at 9:32 am

nice blog post! the homemade gift for a man is the fleece blankets. they help them in keeping warm and good in winters and a handmade gift is the best gift for any man on this earth thank you for this amazing blog post.

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